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- Strategic Approach to Human Resource Management in University Libraries in Sri Lanka
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1 Department of Library and Information Science, University of Kelaniya, LK
2 Department of Library and Information Science, University of Pune, Pune 411007, IN
1 Department of Library and Information Science, University of Kelaniya, LK
2 Department of Library and Information Science, University of Pune, Pune 411007, IN
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 43, No 1 (2006), Pagination: 73-84Abstract
The purpose of this article is to offer an insight and a paradigm, generally for the university authorities and particularly for the library managers working in university libraries in Sri Lanka. Explore what types of human resource management concepts and techniques, which predominantly require for managing human resources in terms of achieving the expected targets of university libraries. In this respect, it is highlighted to consider the present scenario of rapidly changing socio-economic-political and technological environment in the island and globe. The necessity of an environmental analysis, internal and external to the libraries is emphasized for enabling the library managers to underpin why and what would be necessary for the effective use of human resources strategies for the university libraries. A considerable analysis of human resource management strategies is given in examining the expert ideas and practices written in both library management and business literature. Appropriate models and a holistic approach to human resource management are demonstrated aiming a maximum out put from human resources utilizing effective culture study and culture management. Both policy strategies and change management have been identified as principal human resource techniques within this context.Keywords
Human Resource Management, Personnel Management, Staff Development, Sri Lanka, Academic Libraries, Strategic Management.
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1 Central Library, University of Colombo 3, Colombo, LK
1 Central Library, University of Colombo 3, Colombo, LK
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 34, No 4 (1997), Pagination: 185-189Abstract
The thought of librarianship has been exposed on how the library science, documentation and information science were evolved. Theoretical framework of information science has proved that the profession of librarianship and information science would remain alive and serve the community only, through a system of fulfilling the needs of the society in the present day changing environments.Keywords
Librarianship, Information Theory, Documentation, Knowledge Industry, Information Professionals, Changing Role.- Five Laws of Library Science: A Philosophical Perspective, and their Far-Reaching Implications and Extension
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1 Department of Library and Information Science, Punjab University, Chandigarh 160014, IN
1 Department of Library and Information Science, Punjab University, Chandigarh 160014, IN
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 29, No 2 (1992), Pagination: 77-84Abstract
Discusses the integral nature of Ranganathan's Five Laws of Library Science. Develops the implication of five laws to library networking and delineates a program of action for the network. Emphasises that five laws are of immense potential in many fields besides in library and information science.- Factors Affecting Library Profession and Professional Image of Sri Lankan Librarians:An Overview
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1 Department of Library and Information Science, University of Kelaniya, LK
1 Department of Library and Information Science, University of Kelaniya, LK
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 53, No 3 (2016), Pagination: 165-169Abstract
Image of a profession is a significant area of interest. Substantial amount of literature has appeared on this subject, both in the West and the East. It is important to study the professional image of Sri Lankan Librarians in a rapidly changing social, economic, political and ICT environment. The principal objective of this study is to study the image of Sri Lankan library professionals. The other objectives are to explore what is professional image, to examine the mechanism and environmental factors affecting the professional image of Sri Lankan Librarians, to investigate the mindsets and personal and professional factors affecting the image of Sri Lankan librarians, to identify the obstacles and hindrances facing Sri Lankan library profession and professionals and finally to design and present a model for developing image of librarians and the library profession of Sri Lanka. The study is scrutinized with a proactive approach and it is not the intention to pass any sarcastic criticism against the profession or professionals.Keywords
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